supersede — to take the place of something or someone that is considered to be old-fashioned or no longer effective
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take the place of something or someone that is considered to be old-fashioned or no longer effective
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/
Korean meaning: 대체하다, 대신하다, 무효로 만들다
Korean pronunciation: 수퍼**시드**
Example Sentences
- Streaming services have superseded traditional TV broadcasting faster than my dad learned to use the remote.
- The new policy will supersede all previous guidelines effective immediately.
- Email has superseded handwritten letters, except for my grandmother who still writes in beautiful cursive that nobody can read.
supersede
VERB//ˌsuːpərˈsiːd//
to take the place of something or someone that is considered to be old-fashioned or no longer effective
New laptop computers supersede the old desktop systems at work
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New tech will supersede and succeed indeed!
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Origin
From Latin 'supersedere', composed of 'super' (over, above) and 'sedere' (to sit). Originally meant to sit above or have precedence over something.
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“Streaming services have superseded traditional TV broadcasting faster than my dad learned to use the remote.”
“The new policy will supersede all previous guidelines effective immediately.”
“Email has superseded handwritten letters, except for my grandmother who still writes in beautiful cursive that nobody can read.”
“Electric vehicles are expected to supersede gasoline cars within the next decade.”
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